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  • Emmerdale killing off Leyla was a huge mistake – OPINION

    Emmerdale killing off Leyla was a huge mistake – OPINION

    Emmerdale had us all sobbing tonight (Wednesday, February 19), as the soap confirmed Leyla Harding’s death. And, it’s a huge mistake.

    Reports were released a few months ago that suggested that Roxy Shahidi would be leaving her role as Leyla. But, we’ve been in denial ever since hearing the news.

    And, now the sad moment has finally arrived… We’re not sure we’re ever going to recover from seeing Leyla lying in that morgue. It’s a scene that we believe should never have happened…

    Emmerdale's dead Leyla lying in a morgue
    Leyla passed away in the ambulance (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Leyla Harding’s tragic death

    Leyla was feeling really lonely in her final days and joined the girls of the Dales for a night out. She might’ve not got them to take her up on her lunch offer, but she sure wasn’t going to miss out on the chance to party.

    In the limo, one of the last things that Leyla saw was her ex-husband Liam proposing to another woman – Chas, and almost sitting on her lap whilst doing so. Brutal. And, then if that situation alone wasn’t enough to finish her off, crash! Charity swerved the limo and crashed it into a huge, frozen lake.

    Leyla’s business partner Suzy died instantly, with the rest of the passengers taking it in turns one by one to cross the ice.

    Eventually, only Kerry and Leyla remained left in the sinking limo but Leyla was in a bad way after being impaled in the stomach from some glass. (At least she didn’t die with an empty stomach.)

    Kerry was desperate to not leave Leyla alone though (if only everyone else had been so kind in the lead-up to the crash), and dragged her across the ice despite her most likely broken leg.

    Four ambulances then arrived and took Leyla, Liam, Amy and Noah off. But, someone had died inside one of them on the way to the hospital.

    And tonight, Jacob realised that this person was Leyla as he burst into the morgue whilst on shift in A&E and saw his mum lying dead.

    Leyla looks shocked in Emmerdale
    Leyla should’ve been immortal… (Credit: ITV)

    Opinion: Leyla being killed off is a HUGE mistake

    Leyla Harding first arrived in the Dales in 2008 and became a huge fan-favourite very quickly.

    Leaving in 2011, Leyla then returned in 2013 and made a huge entrance as Alicia’s jaw dropped finding out that her sister was now a pole dancer (a moment we still remember well.)

    Then, a huge storyline saw it be revealed that Leyla was actually Jacob’s mum and not Alicia… Despite this huge bombshell, we loved the dynamic of David, Leyla, Alicia and Jacob as a family. But, now all we have are these fond memories, with only Jacob Gallagher remaining from this group.

    Leyla’s always been, as Jacob says, the ‘life and soul’ of the party and of the village too. In the 17 years of Leyla, she’s brought us fun, love, laughter, tears and drama.

    Whilst she’s been a little quiet recently, she’s always close to our hearts (and we’re definitely always jealous of her impeccable bright and colourful wardrobe – she knows how to own a power suit does our Leyla!)

    Having that ‘life and soul’ die in such a tragic and upsetting way leaves us heartbroken. Someone so young, with so much life left to life being robbed of it within a few short hours. It’s almost… unforgivable. And, we think this is a huge mistake!

    Leyla in Emmerdale
    Leyla was determined to get in the limo (Credit: ITV)

    An exit storyline that broke our hearts

    Leyla was ‘getting in that limo if it killed her’ and she wasn’t lying (sadly.) And now, her business Take A Vow is truly dead in the water (excuse the pun), with only Belle remaining to keep things afloat.

    But, we can’t help but be emotional over the permanent end to Leyla’s character with no hope of a return further down the line. Leyla’s loneliness storyline seemed slightly out of character and we’re devastated she died with nobody by her side in that ambulance.

    We would’ve loved to imagine her exiting the village and living it up with Alicia in the sun. But, instead the curse of young soap women meeting their maker strikes again… All chances of a hopeful future robbed.

    There’s going to be a huge Leyla shaped hole in the village now. And, now we’re just hoping that she gets the big send-off she deserves.

    But, with the chances of a David, Priya and Alicia return being rather slim, we fear she may become Harriet Finch 2.0 in that sense.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Emmerdale fans can’t decide who died tonight – but it’s not looking good for Amy, Leyla and Liam

    Emmerdale fans can’t decide who died tonight – but it’s not looking good for Amy, Leyla and Liam

    Four unconscious Emmerdale faves were taken to hospital on Tuesday February 18, but one was declared dead on arrival – so who died tonight? We can’t decide and neither can fans.

    Amy, Leyla, Liam and Noah were all rushed to Hotten General for urgent treatment. Only Noah hadn’t been in the limo that crashed onto the ice – but he was the reason it crashed when Charity swerved to avoid him.

    After Charity got herself out of the car and found her son unconscious in the woods, she managed to call for help. But the emergency services arrived too late for one person. Who?

    The paramedic in Emmerdale declared someone else had died - by who? (Credit: ITV)
    The paramedic in Emmerdale declared someone else had died – by who? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale confirms another death

    On Tuesday February 18, the drama after the limo lake crash continued. With Charity, Chas, Tracy, Vanessa and Liam all safely on the banks of the lake, Liam’s condition started to worsen. Chas tried to keep him awake and as warm as she could, but he had a bump to the head and was disorientated and clearly in a bad way.

    Meanwhile, Amy fell in the ice last night, where she discovered a dead body. She was fighting to get back up to the top, but couldn’t break through the ice again and started to sink down. Fortunately, Tracy risked her own life to rush back across the lake and pull her out.

    As Amy lay shivering on the embankment, hypothermia was clearly setting in. By the time the ambulances arrived, Kerry was craddling her daughter in her arms, but she was unconscious.

    In the limo, Leyla had remained silent about the glass that had cut her side. She finally told Kerry, who insisted she wouldn’t leave her behind and dragged her out. But with a broken foot, Kerry couldn’t save the both of them and when she almost fell through the ice, Vanessa rushed back across to drag Leyla to safety.

    However, Leyla was now unconscious and it isn’t looking good for her at all.

    As the ambulances finally arrived, the three in the worst condition were loaded in. Also taken away was Noah, who was unconscious as well – but no one knows what has happened to him.

    Just before the credits rolled, one of the paramedics radioed in to the hospital that one person was dead on arrival. But we don’t know who.

    Amy was in a bad way when the ambulances arrived (Credit: ITV)
    Amy was in a bad way when the ambulances arrived (Credit: ITV)

    Who died in Emmerdale tonight?

    So we know Amy, Liam, Leyla and Noah were in a critical condition. It looks like Noah will survive, given we know his storylines later in the week. So that leaves Amy, Liam and Leyla.

    Speculation was rife after the episode: “I wonder who it’s gonna be that goes? It’s between Liam, Leyla, Amy or Noah. I’m thinking it’s going to be Leyla as she was badly injured!” shared one viewer on social media.

    Other fans were more certain in their theories.

    “Amy has to be the one dead confirmed on arrival right?” said one. Another agreed: “I think Amy is sadly dead in the ice.”

    It isn't looking at all good for Leyla (Credit: ITV)
    It isn’t looking at all good for Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    But more popular than Amy were Leyla and Liam: “I fear Leyla has just died,’we have one patient, dead on arrival’, my heart is physically in pieces, I have adored Leyla for so many years it’s gonna hurt so much to lose her.”

    Someone else said: “The way Leyla is prob gonna die (bc Roxy has left) and I’m not ready to lose her.”

    “Pretty certain it will be Liam and Leyla that die,” shared another.

    Liam also proved a popular choice: “Have a feeling Liam is going to be the next one not to survive this limousine accident,” said one. “I reckon Liam too, because Chas never gets any happiness does she?” agreed another.

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  • With rumours of a Leyla exit, here’s a look at Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi’s real ‘passion’ that isn’t acting

    With rumours of a Leyla exit, here’s a look at Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi’s real ‘passion’ that isn’t acting

    As rumours spread that Roxy Shahidi, Emmerdale’s Leyla Harding, is leaving the show, it seems acting wasn’t always her only passion.

    Roxy joined Emmerdale in 2008 until 2011. But she made her full-time return in 2014. Now 17 years later, reports suggest she is leaving the for good. Some have even reported that Leyla will die in the upcoming ice stunt.

    But away from the Dales, Roxy’s life focuses a lot on healthy mindsets and living. And one way she gets this is from her dedication to yoga.

    Just how much does yoga have an influence on Roxy’s life? Let’s have a look.

    Roxy Shahidi smiling on Loose Women
    Roxy is a qualified yoga teacher (Credit: ITV)

    Roxy Shahidi yoga teacher

    She doesn’t just practise yoga in her spare time. Roxy is actually a qualified yoga teacher, sharing everything that she has learned with others. And she would split her time working in Emmerdale with teaching classes in Nottingham.

    But if you couldn’t make it to her in person classes, Roxy still made sure you were included. Over the years Roxy has created her own YouTube channels and social media feeds, YogaRox, dedicated to yoga.

    There are regular tutorial videos and  inspirational quotes to keep her customers motivated. And it seems to be more than just a job to Roxy.

    Yoga is her ‘passion’

    The former Dancing on Ice contestant previously spoke to Your Healthy Living about her “passion for yoga.”

    Explaining what inspired her interest in yoga, Roxy admitted it was actually because of borrowing something from her grandma.

    She said: “when I was a teenager I borrowed a Barbara Currie yoga DVD from my grandma. She wore luminous lycra outfits and the DVD had cheesy 90’s backgrounds. It really inspired me.”

    I’m just as passionate about it now as ever

    But it wasn’t until Roxy was on her Emmerdale break when she became “more dedicated” to practising.

    Roxy admitted: “I think whenever you come into contact with something that you feel passionate about then you want to learn more. Initially I just wanted to learn the names of the poses and the proper adjustments. But the more I did it, the more interested I became.

    “Yoga is such a vast subject and has such a rich and semi-secret history that you can just keep going with it. There are so many variations too. I’m just as passionate about it now as ever.”

    Roxy Shahidi and Ash Palmisciano do a joint yoga session in Emmerdale studios
    Roxy Shahidi Emmerdale co-stars have joined in (Credit: ITV)

    Does Roxy do enjoy other exercises?

    It seems yoga is the only form of exercise that is for her. She knows with it she can “never get bored” which makes it stand out for her more than anything else.

    She explained: “I just do yoga. My passion is so great I just want to keep finding out more.

    “The more you know about yoga, the more you can use it in your everyday routine and benefit from it.”

    Roxy Shahidi Emmerdale co-stars get involved

    Back in 2020, during the pandemic, some of the Emmerdale cast shared their off-screen talents with the world. The official Emmerdale YouTube channel would even share videos of them to make everyone feel connected.

    Then in 2021, the Emmerdale YouTube channel uploaded a video called “Yoga at Emmerdale with Roxy Shahidi.”

    In the 37 minute yoga lesson, Roxy was joined by Emmerdale co-star Ash Palmisciano (Matty Barton). She showed him all of the best poses and stances to get them feeling at ease. In episode two she was joined alongside Isabel Hodgins (Victoria Sugden). And in the final episode Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe).

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  • EXCLUSIVE: It’s bad news for Leyla and Suzy as they become favourites to die after tonight’s lake limo crash in Emmerdale

    EXCLUSIVE: It’s bad news for Leyla and Suzy as they become favourites to die after tonight’s lake limo crash in Emmerdale

    As the highly-anticipated ice stunt takes centre stage, everyone wants to know who the Emmerdale death will be.

    Tonight (Friday, February 14), two limos will crash; one with the boys, one with the girls. And unfortunately for one group, thy will end up on a frozen lake, and someone won’t make it out alive.

    There has been a lot of speculation regarding who will be losing their life during the limo crash. And now, according to new odds, it’s looking like bad news for two villagers.

    Leyla looks shocked in Emmerdale
    Leyla is at the top of the odds for the Emmerdale death (Credit: ITV)

    Odds on Leyla and Suzy death in Emmerdale

    While there has been a lot of speculation on whether or not this will be Roxy Shahidi’s exit as Leyla Harding, some believed it was too obvious to be the case.

    However, new odds have her at 10/11 to die tonight, accumulating a huge 52.4% probability. Gambling.com TV expert James Leyfield explained that Leyla holds the record for most likely to die after an ‘ill-timed comment’ she made earlier this week.

    He said: “It looks set to be a Valentine’s Day tragedy for Leyla Harding in Friday night’s dramatic Emmerdale episode. Dales fans already know Roxy Shahidi is departing the ITV soap. And it makes sense for her character to bow out in the double limo disaster.”

    Although, it’s not just Leyla that looks likely to die. Her party-planning pal Suzy Merton is currently sitting on 13/8 (38.1%) likelihood of saying goodbye to the village tonight.

    Fans already theorised that Leyla and Suzy could be headed towards a double death. And now, their theories have been backed up.

    James continued: “Soap bosses and writers love a foreshadowing moment just as much as an awards show win. And this could also spell disaster for Suzy.”

    Earlier this week, Leyla told Jacob she was getting in the limo even ‘if it kills’ her. And Suzy spoke about it being ‘dead romantic.’ So it seems the one of the two women could be bowing out after tonight’s stunt.

    Suzy looks worried in Emmerdale
    Suzy is right behind Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale death twist?

    However, there is the possibility that neither of them die as it might be the boys limo that crashes onto the frozen lake.

    And if this is the case, odds have Liam as the next to wave goodbye to his time in Emmerdale. He’s currently not far behind Suzy, at 13/8 (33.3%).

    James explained: “He is planning to pop the question to Chas Dingle. And it would be a fitting, yet tragic, end for the character to die on Valentine’s Day of all days.”

    This also lines up with another fan theory, suggesting the flash-forward of Cain emotional at a grave was actually because he lost his friendship with Liam. And as there has been so much attention on Jacob’s medical training, could he be set to be the new doctor?

    So exactly who will die in the ice stunt remains to be seen, but it’s definitely not looking good for Leyla and Suzy.

    Read more: Vanity reunion hopes ruined as Vanessa’s fate ‘sealed’ by fans in upcoming limo crash

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  • 5 characters at biggest risk of dying in limo crash based on ‘clues’ soap has dropped this week

    5 characters at biggest risk of dying in limo crash based on ‘clues’ soap has dropped this week

    Emmerdale is set to air one of its biggest stunts yet, when two limousines are involved in accidents, with one ending up in a frozen lake. But who is most at risk of dying in the limo crash?

    The scenes will see the men and women of the village split into two group as they set off in their separate limos for their night out.

    Caleb Miligan, who’s acting as chauffeur for the boys, is forced to swerve the limo to avoid an oncoming truck. Meanwhile, in the girls limo, driver Charity Dingle swerves after seeing her son Noah staggering in the road.

    One of the limos will land on a frozen lake and multiple lives are in danger. Here we take a look at who is most at risk of dying based on the clues the soap has dropped this week.

    Leyla is the fan favourite to die (Credit: ITV)

    Will Leyla die in Emmerdale limo crash?

    It was reported last year that actress Roxy Shahidi is leaving the soap, so Leyla Harding is a firm favourite to die in the frozen lake stunt.

    Earlier this week Emmerdale also appeared to hint at the character’s demise, as Leyla foreshadowed her own death.

    Leyla told her son Jacob that as the organiser of the raffle she would have to go in the limo with the prize winners. Tempting fate, she told Jacob and Suzy: “I am getting in that limo if it kills me.”

    Liam was frustrated when he didn’t win the raffle (Credit: ITV)

    Could Liam’s bad luck continue?

    Liam is the reason there are two limos rather than just the one – could this be a hint that he is set to perish?

    Thursday’s episode sees Liam buy as many raffle tickets as he can in an attempt to win the main prize – a trip in a limo. Liam has big plans to propose to Chas, so when he is unlucky in the draw, he sources another limo.

    But once again his plan is blocked when Chas reveals she’s off on a girls night out in Kerry’s limo. Could this all be a sign that the happy ending isn’t meant to be?

    Will Chas get a happy ending? (Credit: ITV)

    Is it the end for Chas?

    Similar to Liam, could the constant bumps in the road in his proposal plan hint at it not happening due to one of the pair dying?

    Recent flashforward scenes showed Chas’s brother Cain looking distraught as he stands over a grave. That kind of reaction is likely to only be provoked if the deceased is someone close to Cain.

    We also know that Chas will be one of the women in the girls limo. After surviving breast cancer and numerous disasters, her luck could be about to run out.

    Tracy is a passenger in the girls’ limo (Credit: ITV)

    Could Tracy perish in the Emmerdale limo crash?

    Recently in Emmerdale, Amy helped Moira look after Frankie Robinson while Frankie’s mum Tracy went to work.

    The whole episode made Amy broody and she later told Matty that she wanted to look into adopting a child. However, the meeting with the social worker doesn’t go as planned.

    Is this a clue that Tracy will die in the limo crash, leading to Amy and Matty adopting Frankie?

    Amy, Kerry, Vanessa and Suzy dressed up for a night out in the limo
    Will Vanessa get out alive? (Credit: ITV)

    Is Vanessa a victim?

    Scenes this week showed Mary Goskirk gutted to see Suzy and Vanessa looking happy together. Could this be a hint that things are soon going to change?

    A while ago, Suzy and Mary shared a connection, but they didn’t get a chance to see how things developed. Mary and Suzy have remained close, with fans calling for their romance to be revisited.

    With Vanessa out of the way, that will be possible.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Limo crash to expose Anthony murder – and dying Leyla key to finding his body, new fan theory explored

    Limo crash to expose Anthony murder – and dying Leyla key to finding his body, new fan theory explored

    A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that the limo crash will result in the murder of Anthony being exposed and his body being discovered.

    Anthony Fox was murdered by his daughter last month, with several villagers also involved in the cover-up.

    Upcoming scenes will see a huge crash stunt involving two limousines. One of the limos will end up in a frozen lake and not everyone will survive.

    The new fan theory suggests Leyla will die in the crash and when recovering her body, they’ll also find Anthony’s body.

    Ruby looks over Anthony, who is dead on the floor in Emmerdale
    Ruby killed her father (Credit: ITV)

    Anthony is murdered in Emmerdale

    Last month, Emmerdale teased a whodunnit for Anthony’s murder. It was originally thought that Aaron Dingle committed the crime.

    Aaron gave Anthony a brutal beating at Caleb’s depot after discovering he had abused Ruby when she was a child. Aaron fled the scene and when he later returned, Anthony was dead.

    Aaron’s boyfriend John Sugden then took control of the situation. He disposed of the body and cleaned up the crime scene.

    Not being able to cope with the guilt, Aaron confessed to Ruby. However, she shocked him when she revealed: “You didn’t kill him – I did.”

    Ruby Fox-Miligan confided in Caleb, with Cain and Chas also being brought in on the secret.

    It’s not known where John disposed of the body, but with so many people in the know, it’s surely only a matter of time before the truth is revealed.

    Leyla’s limo will be involved in a crash (Credit: ITV)

    Fan theory predicts limo crash will expose Anthony murder

    Emmerdale recently aired five flashforward scenes hinting at what was to come in 2025. One of those scenes showed a mystery person disposing of a body in the river.

    Now a new fan theory believes that it was John disposing of Anthony and that the upcoming limo crash will result in the body being discovered.

    Writing on Reddit, a fan said: “Been paying attention to certain characters lines this week to spot foreshadowing. Leyla had an interesting one about ‘do you think I should go in the limo too?’ It’s 100% Leyla under the ice. However when recovering her body, they also find Anthony’s body. Because who would think to look under the ice.”

    Another fan agreed, writing: “100% , they’ll be looking for whatever body is missing from the limo crash and find his body too.”

    On X, a third fan said: “Looking forward to seeing the car go in to the lake that results in the hand at the window. I’m wondering if Anthony’s body might also be in that lake? We don’t after all know where his body is!”

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  • Leyla ‘seals’ own death as she tempts fate ahead of limo crash

    Leyla ‘seals’ own death as she tempts fate ahead of limo crash

    Emmerdale may have hinted at Leyla Harding’s death as the character tempted fate ahead of the big limo crash. 

    Upcoming scenes will see a big stunt on screen as two limos containing numerous villagers are involved in separate crashes.

    Following the news that actress Roxy Shahidi is leaving the soap, is this how she says goodbye? 

    Emmerdale's Leyla with Suzy in the limo
    Leyla will be involved in a limo crash (Credit: ITV)

    Upcoming Emmerdale limo crash

    Scenes this week will see many of the villagers head on a night out in a limo – one limo for the girls and one for the boys.

    However, they’re surprised to find the limos don’t come with drivers. So Charity Dingle and Caleb Miligan take one for the team and drive the vehicles.

    As the organiser, Leyla will of course be in attendance alongside the likes of Suzy, Kerry, Amy, Suzy and Tracy.

    Both limos will later be involved in separate crashes, with one ending up in an icy lake. It has also been confirmed that not everyone will survive…

    Leyla in Emmerdale serious
    Leyla is determined to get in the limo (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla tempts fate in Emmerdale

    During Wednesday’s episode of Emmerdale (February 12), while speaking to Jacob and Suzy in the shop, Leyla defended Jacob’s accusation that a limo ride was ‘a bit naff.’

    “It’s still the height of romantic sophistication,” she insisted. Leyla added that she had to go for the ride too in order to make sure it runs smoothly as she is the organiser.

    She then claimed she hadn’t been out in months, before saying: “I am getting in that limo if it kills me.” Could this be a clue about her impending exit?

    Last year, The Sun reported that Roxy Shahidi would be leaving the role of Leyla after 16 years. A source told the publication: “She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. She’d rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered.”

    Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Who dies in the limo lake stunt ‘worked out’ by Emmerdale fans

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  • Leyla Harding and the drug addiction that saw her nearly die – and son Jacob too

    Leyla Harding and the drug addiction that saw her nearly die – and son Jacob too

    Leyla Harding has battled a secret (at first – it soon became pretty public!) addiction to cocaine for several years and while she seems on top of things for now, we all know it’s never that straightforward.

    So, with Leyla having a hard time at the moment, the shadow of her addiction is right there and we’re worried she could be tempted back to taking drugs.

    Her addiction cost her marriage to Liam and ended with her son Jacob being stabbed. Here’s everything you need to know.

    Leyla Harding in Emmerdale
    Leyla’s drug habit cost her marriage (Credit: ITV)

    Meena’s legacy

    Meena Jutla terrorised the village for several months. She murdered Leyla’s stepdaughter Leanna on her 18th birthday, leaving her dad Liam devastated. Leyla supported Liam through the dark times, but then had her own encounter with Meena when she returned to the village.

    Meena kidnapped Billy and Dawn on their wedding day and held them at gunpoint on the viaduct. She told Billy to either shoot himself or his wife – or she’d shoot them both.

    But there was a bit of a struggle and the gun went off. Just as wedding planner Leyla arrived after hunting down the missing couple.

    She was hit by a bullet and for a while viewers even thought she could become one of Meena’s victims.

    Meena shoots
    Meena shot Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla Harding: Downward spiral

    Thankfully, Leyla survived – but she began to spiral downwards, though it wasn’t obvious at the time.

    But then, later that same year, Suzy arrived in the village. It was clear there was a link between her and Leyla – more than them both being in the wedding business.

    And it turned out, that link was cocaine! Suzy was also a drug user and she and Leyla had a few wild nights out together.

    But then things changed. Suzy met Vanessa and settled in the village, despite her hiding a dark secret. She had been with Holly Barton the night she took an overdose and died.

    Callum walks away from Leyla
    Callum was Leyla’s drug dealer and he ended up kidnapping her!

    Getting worse

    While Suzy got clean, Leyla didn’t. She fell further into her addiction and even ended up blackmailing Suzy for a while over her links to Holly’s death.

    She got mixed up with Jai’s one-time dealer Jason, and another nasty piece of work, Callum. And she eventually suffered a heart attack after she’d overdosed.

    And that wasn’t even the end of it. When Jacob found out a few months later that his mum was back on the drugs, he took himself off to confront dealer Callum – only to end up stabbed!

    In the aftermath of that, Callum wanted to revenge. He kidnapped Leyla, and then Suzy and Jacob too, and held them all at gunpoint.

    Not surprisingly, Leyla ditched the drugs after that.

    But for how long?!

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  • EXCLUSIVE: Who dies in the limo lake stunt ‘worked out’ by Emmerdale fans

    EXCLUSIVE: Who dies in the limo lake stunt ‘worked out’ by Emmerdale fans

    Emmerdale fans are nothing if not perceptive and it’s not very often they can be fooled, so while we try to figure out who dies in the limo lake stunt later this week, many of them are sure they’ve already worked it all out.

    In fact despite many clues pointing to many different people, there’s only one person in their mind as to who will die.

    Who is inside the limo on the lake in Emmerdale
    Many villagers are in perilious danger (Credit: ITV)

    Who dies in the limo lake stunt in Emmerdale?

    An exclusive poll run by Emmerdale Insider reveals a whopping 63 percent of viewers are sure Leyla Harding will die.

    She’s followed at quite some distance by Caleb Miligan on 4 percent and Chas Dingle on 3 percent.

    So who’s worked it out correctly?

    Are Leyla's days numbered? (Credit: ITV)
    Are Leyla’s days numbered? (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla’s last days

    Waaaay back in 2024, it was reported Roxy Shahidi was leaving Emmerdale and that she would die in the ice stunt. This was before Emmerdale had even confirmed there was going to be an ice stunt!

    The news came from The Sun, who reported an insider saying that bosses ‘want viewers to have their hearts in their mouths’ as the car slams into the lake.

    They added: “It’s a nightmare scenario and everything was done to make sure this was a scene with real impact. Hours were spent creating a layer of ice. Then the actors spent hours out on the frozen field in the pitch black trying to do the storyline justice.”

    On Friday (February 14) the girls and boys of Emmerdale go for separate nights out in separate limos. But while both vehicles crash, one ends up on the ice, sinking under. As we don’t know which limo it is, Leyla may or may not be in danger.

    But new images of Jacob working at the hospital, looking shocked have piqued further suspicions that his mother has been brought in and could well die.

    Caleb has got revenge on mind over his brother Cain (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb has got revenge on mind over his brother Cain (Credit: ITV)

    Is Will Ash leaving Emmerdale as Caleb Miligan?

    The other popular theory is that Caleb Miligan is set to meet his maker. In the promo trailer for the limo lake stunt a hand is seen desperately bashing on the ice. It is almost certainly a man’s hand – and wearing a wedding ring.

    Coupled with that, in one of the New Year flashforwards, Caleb was seen flatlining on an operating table, and Cain was seen sobbing by a graveside. It all adds up!

    William Ash, who plays Caleb, is also departing Emmerdale to film a new movie alongside co-star Amy Walsh. It has been written by Amy’s husband and former EastEnders villain Toby-Alexander Smith.

    However no announcement has been made that Will is leaving Emmerdale. It is thought he is just taking a break.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • 3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Charity makes a discovery and Leyla opens up

    3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Charity makes a discovery and Leyla opens up

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Charity Dingle is shocked when she makes a discovery.

    During Thursday’s episode, Charity snuck into Home Farm and stole a laptop. Will the laptop hold some valuable information?

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Leyla opens up.

    Here’s the full storyline details for Emmerdale tonight (Friday, February 7.)

    What does Charity discover? (Credit: ITV)

    Charity makes a discovery in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Earlier in the week, Charity was aghast to hear Joe trying to tempt her son Noah Dingle with a move to Dubai. Joe has secretly been writing fake negative reviews about Noah’s electrician business as part of his plot to convince him that Dubai is the place to be.

    Not trusting Joe, Charity is desperate to find out what his game is and during Thursday’s episode she snuck into Home Farm while Joe and Dawn were upstairs together.

    Charity panicked when she heard Kim arrive home and grabbed the nearest laptop – which happened to be Kim’s.

    Tonight, Charity makes a big discovery. With Kim’s laptop loaded with her recordings of Joe, will Charity hear something useful?

    Leyla’s plan didn’t get the reaction she hoped for (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla opens up

    Scenes earlier this week saw Pollard shame Leyla Harding after she bought a meal for one. He soon twigged that she was feeling more lonely than she was letting on.

    Leyla was also disheartened when her Valentine’s raffle plan didn’t get an enthusiastic response, leaving her feeling crushed at her own loneliness.

    Tonight, Leyla opens up about her feelings.

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

    Last month, Dawn Fletcher embarked on an affair with Joe Tate.

    Tonight she is tempted. But is she tempted by Joe again? Or something else?

    Read more: Fans predict two characters’ deaths in limo lake stunt 

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